It’s without a doubt the most infamous calendar in the world, and 2015’s Pirelli calendar definitely doesn’t disappoint.

Shot by top fashion photographer Steven Meisel, styled by ex-French Vogue editor Carrine Roitfeld, and featuring some of the hottest models in the world, including Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova, it’s without a doubt the most glamorous way to track the days in 2015.

The first edition of The Cal™(yes, it even has its own trademarked nickname) was published in 1964, which makes this year’s the 42nd edition.

This year’s title is Calendar Girls 2015, although as you’ll see, it bears little resemblance to the film of the same name. In fact, we’re pretty sure the WI wouldn’t approve at all.

The Grand National springs to mind as the yearly highlight of the ‘sport of kings’ – thoroughbred steeds and their brave jockeys triumphing (or failing) over gruelling courses and high-fenced adversity.

And now steeplechase enthusiasts can add another event to the annuls of great sporting occasions, namely the Stuttgart rabbit show jumping.

Unfortunately, one young buck managed to headbutt the obstacles. Poor little bunny.

Campari has officially unveiled the full imagery for the 2015 Calendar, entitled ‘Mythology Mixology’.

This year’s iconic calendar, which stars the beautiful French born actress Eva Green, is the 16th edition in the collection and is dedicated to celebrating Campari’s unique and intriguing history and the intrinsic stories linked to twelve of its best-loved classic cocktails.

Eva Green comments: “For me, this project was about much more than simply producing a Calendar. It was about telling a series of stories in an imaginative, creative and beautiful way – and that’s exactly what we’ve achieved. This year, those stories are closer to the heart of Campari than ever before and I personally feel very honoured to have been part of that.”

]]>http://metro.co.uk/2014/11/05/eva-green-dazzles-in-red-in-campari-calendar-2015-dubbed-mythology-mixology-4936353/feed/0Metro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesFoto_CAMPARI_Calendario20158pmsapilive Eva Green poses for the month of July‘Barely There’ new shorts from Channel 4 launcheshttp://metro.co.uk/2014/08/01/barely-there-new-shorts-from-channel-4-launches-4818557/
http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/01/barely-there-new-shorts-from-channel-4-launches-4818557/#commentsFri, 01 Aug 2014 20:10:45 +0000http://metro.co.uk/?p=4818557]]>Even a fashion-forward city like London may not be ready for the sight of male City workers in buttock-revealing micro suit shorts.

The bizarre sartorial trend was spotted on the streets of the capital earlier this week as temperatures soared to a sticky 26 degrees.

But thankfully Londoners can rest easy as the flesh-bearing craze has been revealed as an elaborate marketing stunt for Channel 4’s new original 4oD Shorts programmes.

The broadcaster deployed a crack team of brave male models to frequent City hotspots – kitted out in the kind of figure-hugging hotpants that would make even Kylie blush.

A tailor spent two weeks creating the bespoke ‘barely there’ bum huggers, before the models were dispatched to stroll through iconic sites including Canary Wharf tube station and the Square Mile.

Apprentice star Nick Hewer tweeted: ‘Micro suits on grown men! The Horror!’, while Binky from Made in Chelsea tweeted: ‘Wowza. Those are very VERY short shorts. Don’t really know where to look. *blushing*’

Channel 4’s specially commissioned original Shorts programmes for 4oD are designed to be watched anywhere on mobiles and tablets via 3G, 4G or wifi.

These brand new Shorts feature top Channel 4 names including Jamie Oliver and Food Tube celebrities, Guy Martin, Made In Chelsea’s Binky Felstead and Mark-Francis Vandelli and many more – and will also introduce many more new faces, writers and producers to 4oD from the TV and internet worlds.

Channel 4’s latest marketing film featuring more folk wearing short shorts launches on Channel 4 from Saturday 2 August 2014.

]]>http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/01/barely-there-new-shorts-from-channel-4-launches-4818557/feed/0Metro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesMetro PicturesAD_142043977.jpgpmsapiliveLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: JULY 29: Two models seen here at Oxford Circus in short shorts on July 29, 2014, in London, England. Dress down Friday? Thankfully Londoners can now rest easy as the extreme fashion faux-pas, which took Twitter by storm earlier this week, has now been revealed as an elaborate marketing stunt by Channel 4 to launch its new original Shorts programmes which are available to watch on the move, exclusively on Channel 4ís on-demand service, 4oD. The broadcaster engaged a tailor, who spent two weeks creating the bespoke 'barely there' bum huggers, and then deployed a team of brave male models to frequent City hotspots ñ kitted out in cringeworthy, buttock-revealing micro suit shorts. PHOTOGRAPH BY Rosie Hallam / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.comQuirky letter boxes of Florida Keyshttp://metro.co.uk/2014/08/01/quirky-letter-boxes-of-florida-keys-4818140/
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From a fiberglass manatee in lipstick to a small white church, Reuters photographer Wolfgang Rattay documented this unusual aspect of local culture as he drove along the Ocean Highway that connects the islands.

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http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/27/why-womad-festival-2014-is-the-best-uk-music-festival-4808039/#commentsSun, 27 Jul 2014 12:14:06 +0000http://metro.co.uk/?p=4808039]]>Glorious sunshine over the Wiltshire site where Womad takes place this year, has only added to the reputation of the child friendly music festival as one of the must attend festivals on the British calendar .

World renowned artists including Youssou N’Dour, Nitin Sawhney and Sinead O’Connor are backed up with more than able acts from across the globe, providing a massive choice of musical genre to cater for taste.

The child friendly relaxed atmosphere aids in producing one of the more pleasant surroundings you’ll experience in any music festival.

]]>http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/23/carol-vorderman-wins-rear-of-the-year-again-3050637/feed/0metrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetrometrowebukmetroRear Of The Year - LondonmetrowebukmetroTV Presenter Carol Vorderman and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke, 2011 winners of the annual Wizard jeans Rear of the Year awardWelcome to our Rear of the Year hall of fame which is literally a gallery of winners through the years and is a load of bums really. Shobna Gulati and John Barrowman are unveiled as having the Wizard Jeans Rear Of the Year 2012Shobna Gulati is unveiled as having the female Wizard Jeans Rear Of the Year 2012John Barrowman is unveiled as having the male Wizard Jeans Rear Of the Year 2012And the 2011 Rear of the year award goes to........ Please see next pictureModel Anna Taverner hijacks the Rear of the Year photocall to promote Playboy TV's new channel Climax 3. Alex Best was announced as the Matalan Rear of the Year 2004 at The Savoy Hotel in central London Wednesday 19 May 2004. Alex Best and radio personality Aled Haydn-Jones proved they have the best behinds in the business by winning this year's Rear of the Year award today. Former I'm a Celebrity ... contestant Alex's win comes after she survived her jungle ordeal in a selection of skimpy outfits. The 32-year-old's award-winning rear also caught the eye of fellow contestant Lord Brocket.The 2010 winner Fiona BruceCharlotte Church in 2002, after being announced as the winner of the "Rear of the Year 2002". Sixteen-year-old Church is the youngest ever winner of the award.Yes, it's a fact: Deputy Prime minister Harriet Harman looks puzzledCheeky Denise Van Outen was the last century's winner in 1999Carol Smillie and Frank Skinner celebrate after winning the 'Rear of the Year' 1998 award.Miss Barbara Windsor puts her bottom in the limelightRear of the year Ian WrightRear of the yearRear of the yearMELINDA MESSENGERSian Lloyd is unveiled as the female winner of Rear Of The Year 2007Rear of the Year...Former Coronation Street actress Jane Danson1985 Rear of the Year.... Singer Lynsey de PaulA wedding in Westeros: Game Of Thrones superfans tie the knot as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snowhttp://metro.co.uk/2014/07/02/daenerys-targaryen-and-jon-snow-of-game-of-thrones-get-hitched-4783878/
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Game Of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew got married at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire (Picture: Geoff Caddick/PA Wire)

There was no Red Wedding when two Game Of Thrones fans tied the knot in a ceremony inspired by the bloodthirsty fantasy show.

Darren Prew and Kerry Ford, from Hereford, even dressed up as their favourite characters for the event.

Darren, a 37-year-old plasterer, was transformed into Night’s Watch warrior Jon Snow while his 33-year-old bride dressed as Daenerys Targaryen.

The pair found a castle, Eastnor Castle near Ledbury in Herefordshire, for the big bash and 12 members of the wedding party spent more than 50 hours being transformed into fantasy characters from the show.

Ms Ford even arrived at the service on a white horse, while Mr Prew arrived with two fierce looking dogs on leashes.

The pair won the marriage makeover when they entered a competition by streaming service blinkbox Movies who are showing the fourth series of the hit show.

Ms Ford said: ‘I was on Facebook one evening and I saw an ad seeking couples to marry Game Of Thrones style. I mentioned it to Darren. I said “Who on earth would do that?” Little did I know that he then went online and applied – without telling me.’

But she was impressed by her new husband’s makeover, saying: ‘I thought the transformation was amazing, it was like marrying Jon Snow. It was very, very weird and surreal to see Darren like that.’

Mr Prew, who said it was ‘too good an opportunity to pass up,’ added: ‘We were planning on getting married next year, but I knew we just had to go for it. I have been a massive Game Of Thrones fans since the beginning, so having our biggest day styled in such an amazing way is a dream come true.’

Ms Ford, a professional cake designer who spent two weeks creating an elaborate five tier wedding cake, said: ‘It’s comprised of each of the Game Of Thrones’ houses, then there are the wedding vows, King Joffrey’s crown made out of chocolate and topped with the famous iron throne. It was almost a shame to see it eaten. I changed my mind over the design of this cake so many times, it’s the most important cake I’ll ever make.’

Adrian Letts, MD of blinkbox Movies added: ‘We are obsessed with Game of Thrones and we wanted to reward a couple that are as passionate about it as us. Our policy at blinkbox is simple: we make entertainment brilliant. We hope we’ve done that here today.’

]]>http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/02/daenerys-targaryen-and-jon-snow-of-game-of-thrones-get-hitched-4783878/feed/0Pejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinAD_139468772.jpgpejmanfaratinukmetroGame of Thrones superfans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew, who are dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow respectively, marry during their themed wedding at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, which was arranged by blinkbox. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday July 1, 2014. The couple, who are fans of Game of Thrones, won a competition organised by blinkbox to celebrate the release of season 4 of the television series. The couple and their guests spent fifty hours being transformed into their favourite characters by a team of hair and make-up artists, before marrying in the grounds of the castle, which was chosen for its similarity to that of the fictitious Kingís Landing from the series. See PA story SHOWBIZ Thrones. Photo credit should read: Geoff Caddick/PA WireCharles James: Beyond Fashion costume institute gala fashion 2014http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/06/charles-james-beyond-fashion-costume-institute-gala-fashion-2014-4719076/
http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/06/charles-james-beyond-fashion-costume-institute-gala-fashion-2014-4719076/#commentsTue, 06 May 2014 07:57:26 +0000http://metro.co.uk/?p=4719076]]>Hollywood and the fashion world converged on the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday evening for the annual Costume Institute gala, the biggest event on the New York fashion calendar.

This year, the glamour quotient was raised a notch: Whereas last year’s theme was punk, this time women were focusing on flowing gowns, and men were asked to dress in white tie — full evening dress, including tails, in other words. A few men even brought along their top hats.

The event is organised by Jo Hampshire who runs Top Mum Promotions. The roots of the Whitby Goth Weekend rest with a group of around forty pen-pals who had met through NME magazine The group of friends first came to Whitby in 1994. Whitby was the choice venue because of its Dracula connections.

In the following years the locals came to accept the event and the goths are welcomed back on a yearly basis, before the event became a twice a year weekend in more recent times.

Attorney by day, Nelson is also the biggest Brazil fan going. Paviotti claims he has only worn outfits consisting of the colours of the Brazilian national flag – green, yellow, white and blue, at his home in Campinas, Sao Paulo, for the past 20 years. He claims that he promised to only wear these colours if – which they did- Brazil won the world cup finals back in 1994.

He has recently decorated his home specially for the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Nelson, we salute you and your passion.

It began in 1999 and wasn’t held in 2000, nearly folding at that point. But has since grown into one of the world’s best-known music festivals, famous for some iconic comeback performances such as Daft Punk’s funk-filled 2006 set after several years in obscurity and none more surprising than Tupac’s appearance as a hologram during Dr Dre’s and Snoop Dogg’s set in 2012.

]]>http://metro.co.uk/2014/04/14/alternative-view-of-the-coachella-valley-music-and-arts-festival-2014-4698557/feed/0Pejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinPejman FaratinAn Alternative View: 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Day 2pejmanfaratinukmetroSoaring hydrogen filled rockets and flaming methane bubbles among crazy experiments of Science Museum live showhttp://metro.co.uk/2014/04/10/soaring-hydrogen-filled-rockets-and-flaming-methane-bubbles-among-crazy-experiments-of-science-museum-live-show-4694456/
http://metro.co.uk/2014/04/10/soaring-hydrogen-filled-rockets-and-flaming-methane-bubbles-among-crazy-experiments-of-science-museum-live-show-4694456/#commentsThu, 10 Apr 2014 09:59:26 +0000http://metro.co.uk/?p=4694456]]>Recognised by reviewers in 2013 as a ‘fantastic and brilliant must-see’, audiences will again have the opportunity to join futuristic science students Annabella and Phil as they race against time to prove their knowledge of energy through a series of live experiments at the Energy Show run by the Science Museum.

Featuring a virtual assistant named i-nstein and a steampunk workshop full of gadgets and chemicals, Annabella and Phil use liquid nitrogen, hydrogen rockets and electricity to create a dangerously exciting experience.

The Energy Show is a unique theatrical experience whose award-winning creative talent will build on the success of its original run to deliver a distinctive and universally appealing performance.

Produced exclusively by Science Museum Live, The Energy Show tour will travel to over 30 venues including Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton, the Norwich Theatre Royal, the St David’s Hall in Cardiff, the York Theatre Royal and the Hall for Cornwall in Truro.

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No doubt the entire outfits have been chosen ages ago. A quick visit to the hairdressers in the morning, lippy on and off they trot to the fashion stakes at Aintree.

We bring you a selection of the best and some not so great fashion at Ladies day.